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Gundersen's new fellowship program prepares nurse for manager role

May 16, 2018

Nurses who seek management roles at Gundersen Health System can now learn and practice the skills needed to become effective leaders, thanks to the Clinical Manager Fellowship Program. Established in

Degen Berglund announces CPAP, DME/HME changes, focus on pharmacy and retail

May 10, 2018

Degen Berglund has provided a variety of services to customers in the La Crosse area for more than 30 years, including durable medical equipment (DME), home medical equipment (HME) and

Integrated care brings together physical and mental healthcare

May 09, 2018

Being healthy means paying attention to body and mind. Gundersen Health System is making both these key aspects of health more readily available to patients, through its unique "integrated care"

Massage Therapy now available at Gundersen St. Joseph's

May 07, 2018

Massage therapy, a new service available at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital, will begin May 14. The new service will be provided at the hospital by licensed massage therapist, Becky Walker

Bicycling benefits almost everyone

May 01, 2018

Now that we've finally seen the last of winter in our area, it's time to turn to thoughts to spring. For many, that includes getting back out on a bicycle

Gundersen Boscobel among "Big Shot" honorees

May 01, 2018

Vaccinations are vitally important to protecting children and adults from diseases like measles, pertussis, influenza and many others. Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics was recently recognized for its work

Gundersen employees invest in their patients and their passions

May 01, 2018

Most people who choose a career in healthcare do so because they are passionate about helping people and they choose to make a meaningful difference through their work. That's also

Protecting against the measles

April 25, 2018

With the recent confirmed case of measles in our area and contact this patient had in La Crosse and Trempealeau County establishments, Gundersen Health System shares the following steps to

Gundersen celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Week

April 14, 2018

Gundersen celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Week 'We get you there.' –Volunteer Transport Services National Healthcare Volunteer Week holds special importance to Gundersen Health System. We celebrate over 700 dedicated Gundersen

Gundersen Holmen Clinic welcomes practitioner

April 09, 2018

Michael Horner, PA-C, is thrilled to be seeing his patients at the Gundersen Holmen Clinic. Horner has been a Gundersen provider in the area since December and now joins the

Gundersen Decorah Rehab Services: Care with a personal touch

April 05, 2018

In two decades of private rehab practice in northeast Iowa, the therapists at Team Rehab have come see what makes northeast Iowa special. "People in northeast Iowa have a genuine

Gundersen welcomes new counselor to Sparta and Tomah

April 05, 2018

Gundersen Behavioral Health in Tomah and Sparta are pleased to welcome an expert mental health counselor to their staffs. Donna Kettner, a licensed clinical social worker, has lived in Sparta

Clinician excited to be caring for Waukon community

April 04, 2018

Perhaps it was fate that brought Raquel Ristau, PA-C, to Gundersen Waukon Clinic. "I grew up in a small town, Cresco, and have a built-in gravitation to rural medicine," says

Gundersen honors doctors with donation to Southwest CAP

March 30, 2018

March 30 was Doctors' Day, a national day of recognition that honors providers for their ability to comfort and heal through unsurpassed skill and dedication. To recognize the accomplishments of

Gundersen honors its doctors with donations to local pantries

March 30, 2018

March 30 is Doctor's Day. This national day of recognition honors physicians for their ability to comfort and heal through unsurpassed skill and dedication. Few professions in the world require

Gundersen Boscobel Supporters Attend WHA Advocacy Day

March 28, 2018

WHA Advocacy Day 2018 More than 1,000 hospital leaders, employees, trustees and volunteers, including six from Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics, descended on Madison on March 21 to participate

Wound care close to home helps area man

March 23, 2018

Bob Britton can't say enough about the wound care he received at Gundersen Tomah Clinic. It was more than one year ago when Britton, 60, slipped and fell after an

Gundersen physician assistant enjoys being part of the Tomah team

March 20, 2018

As a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery, Raunaque Oshan, PA-C, is thrilled for the chance to work once more alongside Gundersen Tomah Clinic orthopedic surgeon, Aaron Butler, MD. Oshan has

Sam Setty, MD and Deb Saphner creating heart with hands

Foundation set to launch new employee emergency fund

March 19, 2018

Earlier this year, Gundersen employees were surveyed to help select a name for the new employee emergency fund. The votes are in and the winning name is most appropriate: Employees

Gundersen Prairie du Chien welcomes new family doctor

March 19, 2018

Gundersen Prairie du Chien is happy to announce the addition of Patricia Olijnyk, MD, to its staff of caring providers. Dr. Olijnyk is a veteran physician who has traveled the

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